Ottawa Outdoors Magazine

WINTER RUNNING

Make the most out of every workout!
The first prediction of snow and a sudden drop in temperatures provides a clear reminder that winter is here. The first prediction of snow and a sudden drop in temperatures provides a clear reminder that winter is here. Read on

COLD CAMPING

You can do it!
I'll admit that sleeping out overnight in the wintertime is definitely not for everyone. I'll also admit that cold camping obviously has a number of hazards, or at least some major discomforts. Read on

ALPINE SKI HILLS

11 Ski resorts an easy drive from home!
Drive away for that shot of adrenaline as you get ready to reace down the ski hill. This is what winter is about for a lot of people here in Ottawa. Read on

WHERE TO PICKUP A PRINTED COPY OF OTTAWA OUTDOORS MAGAZINE

Here are the stores where you can pick it up:
Award Cycle & Sports (2280 Carling Ave.)
Brio (877 Bank St.)
Bushtukah (203 Richmond Rd.)
CycleFit (101A Main St.)
CycleLogik (358 Richmond Rd.)
The Cyclery (1073 Bank St.)
CyclePower (1574 Carling Ave.)
Executive Fitness Leaders (6 Antares Dr.)
Expedition Shoppe (369 Richmond Rd.)
Expedition Shoppe (43 York St.)
Figure 8 Boutique (380 Industrial Ave.)
Fitness Depot (499 Industrial Ave.)
Fitness Depot (255 Kanata Ave.)
Fitness Depot (120 Riocan Ave.)
Full Cycle (427 St. Laurent Blvd.)
Foster's Sports Centre Ltd. (305 Bank St.)
Fresh Air Experience (1291 Wellington St.W.)
Glebe Trotters (860 Bank St.)
Green Drake Outfitters (89 Holland Ave.)
Hockey/Paddle Shack (422B Richmond Rd.)
Kunstadt Sports (1583 Bank St.)
Kunstadt Sports (462 Hazeldean Rd.)
Lacroix Sports (2062 St Joseph Blvd.)
Motionware Sports (Hazeldean Mall)
Motionware Sports (1581Greenbank)
Mountain Equipment Co-op (366 Richmond)
The North Face (342 Richmond Rd.)
Pecco's (86 Murray St.)
Pecco's (79 rue Laval)
Play It Again Sports (2085 Tenth Line Rd.)
Play It Again Sports (400 Earl Grey Dr.)
Play It Again Sports (3161 Greenbank Rd.)
Power Bikes & Boards (1574 Carling Ave.)
Riders Village (650 Kanata Ave.)
Southend Cycle & Sport (1341 Meadow Dr.)
Tommy And Lefebvre (2206 Carling Ave.)
Tommy And Lefebvre (250 Centrum Blvd.)
Tommy And Lefebvre (499 Terry Fox Dr.)
Tommy And LefebvreT (464 Bank St.)
Tommy And Lefebvre (530 Boul de la Gappe)
Trailhead (1960 Scott St.)
Valiquette's Source for Sports (1740 Carling)
+ many other locations where you can read it too!

CONTEST WINNER

Congratulations Robert Allen of Cornwall for winning this $5,000 Trak Kayak!

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BOOK NOOK

Each year millions of people venture into the world’s beautiful but unpredictable wilderness, and thousands of them encounter unexpected natural dangers and disasters. Randy Gerke's Outdoor Survival Guide provides the most practical information and everything readers need to create a sensible survival plan and be prepared for any hazardous situation. Read on

DATE NIGHT

The day long winter date
12 hours of bliss on ice and on the town in Ottawa. What would you like to do on a date?

Whether starting a new relationship or comfortable in one of many years, we've all faced this problem. I found one answer - a blissful 12-hour date that combines skating, a spa and a night on the town.. Read on

PHOTO TIPS

Winter brings out photography opportunities that are quite unique and completely

different from the rest of the seasons. There are so many unusual and unique designs available from the newly fallen snow and frozen water. Learn also to recognize what photography opportunities might be available based on the type of day that it is. Read on

GATINEAU PARK SKIING

3 Gatineau park ski trails take you to cabins in the woods
Many trails in Gatineau Park can be challenging for people who are new to cross-country skiing. And this applies to some of what the National Capital Commission calls "easy" trails. Read on

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TRAINING

10 reasons to xc-country ski

Get to the core of your fitness with an inte- grated cardiovascular and muscular workout. Develop extraordinary power-endurance by exercising every muscle through a full-range of motion at the same time. Read on

SURVIVAL

The psychology of survival: four rules to live by

Early in the second world war, Allied fliers who crash-landed or parachuted into the English Channel had a very high mortality rate. They seemed to panic, give up and drown. In response, the Allied air forces begain to train their fliers on what to expect if shot down and how to use their safety equipment. Read on

WINTER CAMPING TIPS

Clothing: Staying dry means staying warm. Get out of wet clothing as soon as possible and dry it. Avoid cotton. It gets wet and stays wet. Synthetic fibres are best, but wool is still effective. Read on